EuroMed Permanent University Forum
| Abbreviation | EPUF |
|---|---|
| Named after | Euro-Mediterranean region |
| Formation | 2006 |
| Founded at | Tampere, Finland |
| Type | International non-governmental nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Tarragona, Spain |
| Membership | 100+[1] (2014) |
Official languages | English, French, Arabic |
President | Lluís Arola University of Rovira i Virgili[2] |
Main organ | General Assembly |
EuroMed Permanent University Forum (EPUF) is an international academic network established in 2006 in Tampere, Finland with the aim of enhancing cooperation among institutions of higher education in the Euro-Mediterranean region. The organization is headquartered in Tarragona, Spain.[3]
EPUF comprises over 100 universities and research institutions from 29 countries across Europe and the Mediterranean basin. Its principal mission is to foster a sustainable area of higher education that promotes academic mobility, intercultural dialogue, and shared scholarly values among its members. The Forum operates in accordance with the principles of the Barcelona Declaration and the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.[4]
The organisation supports the development of a knowledge society through initiatives focused on academic mobility, harmonisation of educational standards, quality assurance, governance and training, human resource development, and digital education. Its activities are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
EPUF collaborates with a range of international bodies, including the Anna Lindh Foundation for intercultural dialogue, and participates in programmes such as Erasmus Mundus and Tempus. Member institutions share expertise, experiences, and best practices in the fields of education, research, and university governance.[5]
The Forum is structured through thematic working groups, each dedicated to specific areas of interest. Its operations are coordinated by the Executive Secretariat Office, located at Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona.[3]
EPUF serves as a forum for academic cooperation and intercultural exchange in a region historically characterised by both diversity and complexity.
See also
- Union for the Mediterranean
- European Institute of the Mediterranean
References
- ^ "Members". epuf.org. EuroMed Permanent University Forum. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Structure". epuf.org. EuroMed Permanent University Forum. Archived from the original on 20 April 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ a b Lymouris, Nikolaos (2011). "Towards a Euro-Mediterranean Higher Education & Research Area". academia.edu. Milan: Franco Angeli. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Rector Ramírez was appointed president of the Assembly of the Euromed Permanent University Forum". ub.edu. Barcelona: University of Barcelona. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Euromed Permanent University Forum". sgroup-unis.eu. Porto: SGroup - Universities in Europe. 6 December 2007. Retrieved 15 August 2025.